Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

Why must a toddler never be left alone in the bath, even for a moment?

1. ASoap left on the skin irritates a toddler's skin
2. BThe bath water cools quickly and causes hypothermia
3. CA toddler left alone gets bored, cries and tries to climb out of the bath
4. DA young child can drown silently in a few centimetres of water

Which finding suggests hydrocephalus in an infant?

1. AA sunken fontanelle with dry mucous membranes and few wet nappies
2. BA small head with a closed fontanelle at birth
3. CA rapidly increasing head circumference with a bulging fontanelle
4. DA flat area on the back of the head

Which finding inside the mouth is typical of early measles?

1. AA thick white coating on the tongue and cheeks that can be wiped off
2. BA bright red "strawberry" tongue with large papillae
3. CPainful blisters on the tongue, gums and palate
4. DKoplik spots: small white spots on the inside of the cheeks

Using the 100–50–20 rule, what is the daily maintenance fluid requirement for a 15 kg child?

1. A1250 mL per day
2. B1000 mL per day
3. C1500 mL per day
4. D750 mL per day

Which instruction about giving oral liquid iron to a child is correct?

1. AStop the iron straight away if the stools turn dark green or black, as this means bleeding
2. BGive it mixed in a full bottle of milk to reduce stomach upset
3. CGive it with a syringe or straw towards the back of the mouth; dark stools are expected
4. DGive it together with an antacid to protect the stomach

How can acute rheumatic fever be prevented?

1. ABy routine MMR vaccination in infancy
2. BBy avoiding dairy products and cold drinks during every cold or cough
3. CBy giving aspirin for every fever
4. DBy prompt antibiotic treatment of streptococcal sore throat

A toddler has burns on both feet and the buttocks, with sharp "stocking" lines and no splash marks. What should the nurse consider?

1. ASunburn from playing outside in a paddling pool on a hot day
2. BPossible deliberate immersion; follow the safeguarding procedure
3. CA skin infection that looks like a burn
4. DAn accidental spill from a cup of tea

A 15-year-old boy with mumps develops a painful, swollen testis. What is the most likely explanation?

1. ATesticular cancer unrelated to the infection
2. BMumps orchitis, a known complication after puberty
3. CA late side effect of the MMR vaccine given in childhood
4. DAn inguinal hernia caused by coughing